
Registered Nurse
South West Hospital and Health Service
Posted 16 days ago
Your opportunity
The Registered Nurse, Quilpie Western Qld, must provide compassionate person-centred nursing care within the rural/remote context. Successful Registered Nurse's must demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparations, relevant legislation and context of care.
Your role will involve a roster pattern on shift work. There will be occasions that you will be required to cover clinical on call after hours.
Quilpie Western Qld, is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:
- An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
- Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
- Additional annual leave per annum!
Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.
Quilpie Multi-Purpose Health Service is a 14 bed facility located approximately 950kms West of Brisbane servicing a population of 654 people. Breathe in the fresh country air, take in the red outback sunset and enjoy the relaxed but fun lifestyle this friendly town has to offer. From quirky races like camels and yabbies to iconic horse races, the Channel Country doesn't fall short of racing events. Our team take pride in providing integrated community and hospital care that is of the highest standard.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
- We offer a fulfilling career while maintaining a relaxed lifestyle!
- The opportunity to change people's lives and really make a difference!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what Quilpie has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/Quilpie/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/quilpie-qld
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
About South West Hospital and Health Service
South West Hospital and Health Service
icon A $3.3 million upgrade and refurbishment program is under way at the Charleville Hospital, as part of a $51.58 million state-wide rural hospital rectification works program due for completion by August 2015.
icon Along with the other works, another $2 million is being spent on upgrading ageing water piping at Charleville Hospital, with completion also expected by August 2015.
icon A $3 million upgrade to the Roma Hospital including updates to essential fire and electrical safety systems was completed in early 2014.
icon Master planning for the long-term future of the Roma and Charleville hospitals was completed in mid-2014 and a formal request submitted to Government for the construction of new hospitals at each centre. This request will be considered as part of future government capital works programs.
icon A $500,000 refurbishment of the Emergency Department at St George Hospital was completed in late 2014. The upgrade includes a triage area to improve workflow and patient confidentiality. The work was funded by the South West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) out of its 2013–14 budget community dividend.
icon A new seven-bed sub-acute/rehabilitation service at Roma Hospital was opened in mid-2014. The unit provides geriatric evaluation and management, as well as rehabilitation services for the South West region.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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